Brent councillor and West London Orbital Railway campaigner, Lia Colacicco, said: "I had to pinch myself – I have spent eight years campaigning for the West London Orbital Railway, and now it actually stands a good chance of becoming a reality.

"The feasibility study commissioned shows that the new line will provide excellent value for money, and link regeneration sites at Wembley, Park Royal and Brent Cross."